Tech II-Lab Processing
About The Position
Tech II performs complex pre-analytic specimen receiving and processing using proper safety procedures in an accurate and ethical manner. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Specimen receipt, identification verification, processing, and storage, using lab automation, processing and prepares any specimens to send-out to referral labs, prepares and packages all mail out kits, while ensuring and maintaining positive patient identification throughout the process. Additional responsibilities may include maintaining and documenting send-out lab requisitions and billing, contributing to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), assisting with training new team members, assisting consultants with specimen collection and research, triaging specimens according to level of complexity and patient history, reagent preparation, and maintaining work unit supply inventory levels. Performs order entry/troubleshooting in the laboratory computer system and electronic health record, retrieves and verifies patient identification on specimens using appropriate sources, conducts resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues. May respond to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing/order information or add-ons. Must be able to learn and utilize multiple computer systems and have the ability to deal effectively with people in stressful situations. Works with minimal supervision and attention to detail is essential. Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments. Other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Works with minimal supervision
- Attention to detail is essential
- Must be able to learn and utilize multiple computer systems
- Ability to deal effectively with people in stressful situations
Responsibilities
- Specimen receipt, identification verification, processing, and storage, using lab automation
- Processing and prepares any specimens to send-out to referral labs
- Prepares and packages all mail out kits
- Ensuring and maintaining positive patient identification throughout the process
- Maintaining and documenting send-out lab requisitions and billing
- Contributing to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Assisting with training new team members
- Assisting consultants with specimen collection and research
- Triaging specimens according to level of complexity and patient history
- Reagent preparation
- Maintaining work unit supply inventory levels
- Performing order entry/troubleshooting in the laboratory computer system and electronic health record
- Retrieving and verifying patient identification on specimens using appropriate sources
- Conducting resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues
- Responding to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing/order information or add-ons
- Learning and utilizing multiple computer systems
- Dealing effectively with people in stressful situations
- Accommodating scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
